Houston, Texas – A family of four were driving home Saturday night when the father noticed a driver ahead of him arbitrarily changing lanes in manner to suggest the driver was intoxicated. The father, who drove a white SUV carrying his wife and their two children ages 1 and 3, attempted to get past the driver to avoid an impact. Nevertheless, the driver became enraged and followed after them discharging a firearm multiple times at the family. He blew out the back glass and struck the side of the car. One of the round struck their three-year-old daughter Leah in the leg, but the wound was superficial.
The driver even managed to drive up alongside their car and discharge more rounds at the family. In the end, he drove off. The girl was taken to the hospital where she is recovering from her gunshot wound. She is expected to make a full recovery. The incident has shocked her family, but they have pulled together and enjoyed their Easter Sunday with Leah at the hospital. While it was her original intention to take part in a traditional Easter egg hunt, she is alive and well. The family will have other Easters to celebrate and everyone has their health.
For their part, police are hunting for the driver who faces a number of felony charges. South Houston Police Chief Herbert Gilbert has appealed to any witnesses of the crime to come forward and help identify the perpetrator. One witness said the car driven by the shooter was white and had trims on it.